Senators Introduce Legislation to Allow Commonsense Regulation of Fracking
Senator Bob Casey (D-PA, joined by ten Democratic Senators, reintroduced the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act, which would increase environmental protections for communities where natural gas drilling takes place. Specifically the bill would require drillers to disclose the chemicals ... Read More
U.S. Senators Casey and Collins introduce the POWER Act- Would Help More PA Businesses Access Existing Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that he and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) have introduced the Power Efficiency and Resiliency (POWER) Act that will help more businesses in Pennsylvania and across the nation access existing energy efficiency tax credits that incentive converting so-called waste heat and combined h... Read More
The Need to Act on Climate Change
In November, I wrote to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to support EPA's comprehensive Clean Power Plan to lower carbon pollution while urging EPA to adopt a structure that would be fairer to the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania powers states throughout the region and has made great strides as a leader in the ... …
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Casey Pushes Key Senate Committee to Maintain Investment in Philadelphia Energy Project that Has Created Jobs In Region, Become National Model for Energy Efficiency
Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee urging that funding for a leading Philadelphia energy efficiency project, the Consortium for Building Energy Innovation, be continued in the fiscal year 2015 (FY2015) budget. The Consortium for Building Energy Innovation, formally known a... Read More
In Personal Meeting With Energy Secretary, Casey Presses Case for Philadelphia’s EEB Hub
Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that he pressed the case for Philadelphia Energy Efficient Buildings Hub (EEB) during a personal meeting with Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz. Some in Congress have tried to eliminate the program although elements of it have become a nationwide model for energy efficiency. The EEB H... Read More
Casey Calls on Administration to Boost Heating Assistance Funds in Upcoming Budget
As a record cold-snap hits the country and Pennsylvania residents endure $95 million in cuts to heating assistance funds this year, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) called on the Administration to boost funds for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in its upcoming budget. Senator Casey discussed cou... Read More
After Casey Push, EPA to Hold Public Listening Session in Pennsylvania on New Regulations
Senator Bob Casey announced that after his request the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public listening session in Pennsylvania on its new proposed rule on carbon emissions for new power plants.... Read More
Casey to EPA: Hold Hearings in Pennsylvania on New Regulations
Senator Bob Casey called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to hold a hearing in Pennsylvania on its new proposed rule on carbon emissions for new power plants. In a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, Casey stressed the need for the EPA to hear directly for Pennsylvanians who could be impacted by ... Read More
In Letter, Casey Advocates for Philadelphia Energy Efficient Buildings Hub That Could Be Eliminated
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that he has written a letter to Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz urging him to support the Energy Efficient Buildings Hub (EEB) at Philadelphia's Navy Yard, which some in Congress are targeting for elimination.... Read More
Casey Pushes for Bill That Would Boost PA’s Natural Gas Infrastructure
Erie, PA- Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) pushed his legislation which would improve Pennsylvania's natural gas infrastructure and get more alternative fuel trucks on the road in Northwestern Pennsylvania. At CNG One Source, Casey detailed how this approach could boost Pennsylvania’s emerging alter... Read More
